A fun and timeley joke in the run up to Valentine’s Day! I had to share this with you all!
Monthly Archive for January, 2009
Imagine sexy lingerie in luscious, low-impact dyed colors, made from bamboo leaves, discarded soy bean casings and reclaimed pine needles! Weird is wonderful!
Faeries Dance lingerie
The last few years have seen an emphasis on sustainability in fashion. Project Runway recently had a “green challenge†for their designers using all organic materials and even the beauty pageant scene is getting in on the sustainability movement with a Miss Earth pageant where the contestants, clad in eco-friendly gowns, discuss their environmental initiatives. It’s exciting to see the popular choices of organic cotton and hemp clothing expanding. Intimates have slowly been getting into the mix with more and more organic cotton pull-on bras and a few traditional back-close options available, both in un-wired and underwire versions. But so far, the eco-intimates choices are about as exciting as preparing your tax returns. Until now, that is…
Lusciously soft bamboo is not just for towels anymore. The world’s fastest growing grass turns out to be equally attractive as flooring for your new apartment, silky soft tank tops, itty bitty bikinis and grown up thongs. Guess what else? Bamboo swimwear is coming! By Summer 2009 and you’ll be bathing in bamboo with every head on the beached craned to get a peak.
Love when lingerie clings to your curves? The clingy stretch of soy fabrics will surprise and delight. The fibrous outer casing of the soy bean is generally discarded during tofu manufacturing and edmame shelling. But this do-everything plant proves its flexibility once again by transforming into body-hugging, delightful little underthings that will keep you smiling all day long.
Perhaps the oddest of the new found eco-intimate options is the pine fiber panties. A clever company in France is working with tree trimming companies to reclaim the cuttings of white pine trees and transform them into what is sure to become your favorite lingerie line. With floor-length robes, padded bras and exotic panties, this new line is luxury lingerie at its finest without a hint of environmental guilt. Even Tipper Gore could wear these unabashedly. Al would surely approve.
Maybe eco-underwear will finally get their chance in the spotlight at the next National Underwear Day! Each August the eclectic city of New York hosts National Underwear day. Male and female models heat up Times Square clad in today’s hottest panties. In the past, the focus hasn’t been on sustainability, but who wouldn’t want to see Jessica Alba in a clingy soy camisole or Gisele Bundchen is a pine fiber panty with open side lacing?
Well, of course it’s nothing new here at Bra Selector. It’s a growing trend and developing business too in the UK, just read our interview with Jenny Ambrose from Enamore or about the growing green undergraments at Greenleaves.
It’s time to let your environmentally sensitive bra strap peak out from under your top! Not only because eco-lingerie is good for the planet but it’s also a great conversation starter.
You can find bamboo, soy and pine fiber lingerie along with traditional organic cotton bras, panties and intimates at www.FaeriesDance.com. Faeries Dance is based in LA, but they ship worldwide if you’ve got the bug!
Bra Selector is working with its partner BraLinks.co.uk to build up a big directory of online bra and lingerie retailers that serve the UK market. If we don’t point you in the right direction straight away then take a visit to find both diverse and specialist online shops.
BraLinks.co.uk is also starting a directory of manaufacturers and brands, not to mention finding out sites that can provide useful advice for fitting bras and mending (or even making) your own bras in theses times of thrift and save.
If you work for, or simply want to recomend a shop you can also add it by suggesting a listing.
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has been chosen by Speedo to model its new range of high performance swimwear.
Rebecca Adlington Speedo
The 19-year-old from Mansfield, who insists her daily routine has barely changed since she became the most successful British swimmer of all time will become a global poster-girl alongside the “flying fish” Michael Phelps.
Adlington wearing their space-age LZR Racer swimsuit when she powered to two gold medals at the Beijing Olympics, she also trains in Nottingham, where the company have their headquarters.
Figleaves.com is celebrating the occasion with a two-for-one offer on Speedo swimsuits, visit Figleaves for more details.
Attention all D-K cup beauties, the big boobed women specialist Bravissimo is on sale. Anyone who frequents their excellent shops in the UK will know that Bravissimo know their curvy girls’ bras – not to ention swimwear and clothing too.
Large bras from Ultimo
Bravissimo is dedicated to pushing the lingerie industry to produce more styles for curvy Bravissimo girls. Even manufacturers look to the large bras expert for advice when they are developing styles in bigger cup sizes so you’ll not only find that the support offered by their range of pretty and feminine styles extends to their first class service too.
The sale includes a wide selection of beautiful bras such as the Ultimo Seduction (pictured left in voliet). This beautiful satin covered plunge style from Ultimo was very popular last winter and the latest incarnation of this boudoir bra comes in rich royal purple and sophisticated silver grey with subtle pinstripes and ribbon detailing. It’s price has been cut from £38 to an incredible £15.
Matching knickers are available.
Size guide: 34D, 34DD and 38D in stock today – hurry.
Available here: Ultimo seduction bra.
Large Masquerade bra
Another top tip is the Ola (think “Hola boys”) bra from Masquerade.
Take the plunge with this midnight blue gravity-defying bra, which will give your boobs an amazing cleavage. The luxurious satin has stylised embossed wave detail patterns complemented by beautiful pale blue daisy lace.
Now for the big shock, this gorgeous bra is just £21 in the sale now.
Matching thong and shorts available.
Size guide: wide range of D, DD, F, G sizes still available.
The sale also includes everyday soft cup bras, sports bras, seem free bras, bodies and swimwear. Get on down to the Bravissimo sale now for great offers on incredible bras and lingerie.
Online lingerie retailer becheekyurl has an amazing 50% off many of its 188 sale items today and 20% off all bras. Get on down to the BeCheeky.com sale for great A-D cup offers.
Here’s a cupful of stunning A-D lingerie to whet your appetite.
Kaleidoscope Push-Up
The fun and funky Kaleidoscope Push-Up bra by European designers Jolidon.
This bra is only available from becheekyurl. We picked this because we like it, and you will too if you’re a young wipper snapper with modest busoms and a fun streak.
Was £19.55 now just £15.64.
Size guide: 32 B C, 34 B C, 36 B C
Chic Aubade bra
This beautiful and chic Fleurs De Pommier Plunge Bra by French lingerie company Aubade was £57 and now reduced to £45.
Size guide: 32 B C, 34 B C D, 36 C D
So what are you waiting for, get on down to the BeCheeky.com sale for great A-D cup offers, up to 70% off selected lingerie and nightwear and 20% off every single bra.
MEN – yes you!
If you put 2+2 together there’s great January lingerie sales around at the moment (see top right of this page) and you can shop now for great deals with time to spare before Valentine’s Day. Although you should consider carefully whether the sexy bra and diamonte thong you’re buying is for your valentine or you, carefully chosen lingerie can make a wonderful and (ahem – shall we say…) inspiring Valentine’s Day gift.
Whether you’re buying now or looking for last minute gifts to brighten up her Valentine’s Day, Made by Niki has come up with 10 top tips for a successful, sexy Valentine with your loved one… Don’t panic if you’ve left it last minute – Valentine gifts of lingerie from Made by Niki will be delivered next day (UK) to your home or office, or with a personal note direct to her place tomorrow.
And guess what? Even if you totally missed Valentine’s Day, it’s better late than never and you will be forgiven, as long as your Last-Minute Valentine Gift lingerie is extra-generous and wrapped with love. Made by Niki will take care of the wrapping and include your personal message, all you need to do is the choosing.
Choosing last minute lingerie valentine gifts can be stressful, so here are Made by Niki’s top tips for buying last minute valentine gifts for your loved ones.
Hot Pink lingerie
1. Buy Lingerie for Valentines.
She puts it on, you take it off – fun for all. Make sure you get her a must-have, hot fashion item. She’ll be really impressed when you give her the Pink Satin & Lace Valentine Gift Knickers that all her friends are queuing up for! With Valentine Gifts like this, who cares if it’s last minute?
2. If You’re Her New Guy – Keep it Simple & Sexy.
Get something that’s an easy fit, not too showy or complicated… The Pink Satin Valentine Thong is excellent for this – the open back makes it fit many sizes like a dream, and of course you get a cheeky view to boot. She’ll forgive you if it’s a last minute valentine gift – It’s a cute, sexy little token that can’t go wrong.
3. Think it through – how do you want to see her in it?
Made by Niki’s Luxury Valentine Suspender Belt is a true Valentines winner with it’s perfect, easy fit, but don’t forget the stockings you want to see with it! We recommend true vintage nylons for the best effect. Even if it’s last minute, this valentine gift lingerie will not be forgotten in a hurry!
4. If You Want To Buy Her a Bra, Do Your Research
Look in at least 5 of her favourite bras to get an indication of size (needless to say this only applies to WAGs and not secret valentines!). For extra bonus points, look in a bra by the same brand you’re purchasing, as all brands sizing differs. Made by Niki will let you return and replace bra sizes to ensure a perfect fit. As a lover’s gift, Made by Niki recommend the Satin & Lace Valentine’s Plunge Bra, it’s got a sexy cleavage, the hottest fashion colours for Spring / Summer 2009, a massive size range from AA to G as well as versatile multiway straps so she can wear it with lots of necklines.
5. The Hottest Things Come To Those Who Wait
If you don’t mind waiting a few minutes while she wiggles into it, then one of the true wonders of this world is Made by Niki’s Valentine Pink Satin Girdle. It’s guaranteed to make her look and feel like a super-vixen, and she might never want to take it off, but you’ll be guaranteed all sort of forgiveness, even it’s a last minute valentine gift.
Made by Niki is a premium lingerie brand selling in over 100 outlets in 14 countries. Niki is famed for her glamorous approach to lingerie & shapewear, and highly covetable ‘Numbered Limited Editions’ which are said to be adored by celebrities such as KT Tunstall (yay) and Victoria Beckham (don’t let that put you off, it’s special !).
If you’re still in a pickle, check out over 100 other last minute lingerie styles on Made by Niki’s Luxury Lingerie & Shapewear Shop.
becheekyurl is well into its Blue Cross sale, offering up to 70% off normal retail proces for bras, thongs and frilly things. It’s more of a 70% off than you might think – of course, you may not be as jaded as me this year, but in this case the 70% isn’t just an “up to”, there’s a fair choice including top sale bras under £10 before considering lower discounts.
Tequilla makes me happy
70% off: Tequila Sunrise Underwired Bra by Mademoiselle
This bra (left) is now just £7.05 with matching shorty knickers & string also available.
Available in sizes: 32 A B / 34 B C / 36 B D
Other highlights include 70% off Flower Nights Bra by the kinkily named “Yes Master”, now just £8.52 with a matching shorty & string also available.
Available in 32 B C D / 34 B C D E / 36 D E / 38 D
And finally… 70% off Heidi High Floral Lace Push Up Bra by Sista Shei – you can pick up this young ansd trendy push-up bra for just £7.64 with matching knicker and shorty also available.
Available in sizes 32 B C / 34 B C / 36 A
Take a peek at the becheekyurl Blue Cross Sale now and take you pick of bargain bras on sale.
If you missed our last little post, Figleaves is in the midst of its Ultimate Underwear Sale with up to 70% off selected lines.
The Gypsy In Me bra
There are some fantastic deals to snap up, including this bra – unleash the Gypsy in you for just £8.40 (that’s almost £20 off the normal price of £28)!
Kalyani has styled this balconette bra in semi-sheer floral lace. Its cups are lined with mesh and are trimmed at the bust with velvet and a lace frill. A ribbon bow adorns the central gore and it has velvet straps.
The rear fastens with two hooks.
Limited sizes left: 30F, 32D, 38DD, 38E
Time to get on down to Figleaves while stocks last – don’t forget you can search by size. Delivery is free if you spend over £100.
Figleaves has a fantastic January sale on this week, with 50% off many lines and as much as 70% off on sale special bras and lingerie.
Popular Elle Macpherson Intimates, Freya and Fantasie make this a very attractive sale to pick up your favourite bra for half the price. Elle Macpherson are widely regarded as both fashionable and extremely comfortable, whilst Freya also boasts a comfy fit for the bustier figure, and Fantasie’s lacy large cup luxury speaks for itself.
Chantelle Boudoir padded bra
If you’re modertely proportioned and looking for a bit of glamour, the this pretty bra by Chantelle is in the sale. It’s fashioned from luxuroius Chantilly lace and fine mesh with decorative adjustable straps and even the band is embellished with pleated frills. With firm foam padded cups, the rear has a double band detail which fastens with a single hook.
Size guide 32b – 36C
Was £66.00, now an amazing £19.80!
Find more today at Figleaves
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